UChicago Press Book Sale Extended to June 22, 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

The University of Press Book Sale has been extended to June 22, 2026 due to bad weather in the Chicago-land area last weekend.

A link to the sale items at the University of Chicago Press follows:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/19edb7b28c076dd8

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games

Rodeo and Ferrari Challenge in Salinas, California starting June 17, 2026 by Ruth Paget

Big tourism weekend in Salinas, California beginning June 16, 2026!

The Ferrari Challenge is at Laguna Seca and the Rodeo is happening in downtown Salinas, California.

Summer is here!  

By Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games

Japanese Food Truck in Salinas, California reposted by Ruth Paget

King Hibachi has several food truck locations and dates in Salinas, California.  They also do catering for parties and will drive to your location for barbecue menus.

More information and catering request form follow:

https://www.kinghibachica.com/

Note: I learned about this food truck on Tik Tok.

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Gsmes

Documentary about Teatro Campesino Founder Luis Valdez showing June 17 to 28, 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

The Monterey County Weekly Online Community Calendar lists the showing of a documentary directed by David Alvarado about the life of Luis Valdez, the founder of  Teatro Campesino, beginning today June 17 and laying through June 28, 2026 in San Juan Bautista, California.

Information about the documentary from the Monterey County Weekly online commmunity calendar follows:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/#/details/american-pachuco-the-legend-of-luis-valdez/19194613/2026-06-17T19

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games

Drone Food Delivery in China Tik Tok Video reposted by Ruth Paget

I think the following Tik Tok video by Christian Grossi about drone food delivery in a Chinese park shows a glimpse of the future in the US.

I like the recycling of the delivery box.

The Tik Tok video follows:

https://www.tiktok.com/@christian.grossi/video/7633007814197267742?_r=1&_t=ZP-97GtRi2XMWl

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games

UChicago Suggested Summer Reads 2026 for June 16, 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

University of Chicago suggested summer reads by Quantrell Teaching Award Winners for June 16, 2026 follow:

https://news.uchicago.edu/story/what-read-during-summer-2026?utm_medium=06.16email&utm_source=UChicagoNews&mkt_tok=MjUwLUNRSC05MzYAAAGicFl8YGrqSXN-VdKl5Gg-rSnGNwj2BqIrvay1sSBYB8sCl5uF-AsSY7hKIDv0w2kUd8nNrxI8l-BDepOoTnMByD7XEeS7A7gOemLpAvNeNuRNIsU

I think J.L. Carr’s A Month in the Country about restoring a medieval mural in Northern England thanks to highly skilled labor and the healing power of great art looks very interesting.  In fact, that sounds like a good screenplay.

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games

Photographer Jason Bradley Reception, Exhibit Talk, and Exhibit Begins on June 17, 2026 in Pacific Grove, California reposted by Ruth Paget

Photographer Jason Bradley will exhibit 30 years of his work documenting life along the Pacific in his exhibit entitled Along the Pacific Edge at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History in Pacific Grove, California beginning with a reception on June 17, 2026 at the Museum.

Details about the reception, artist’s talk, and exhibit follow:

https://www.bradleyphotographic.com/events/along-the-pacific-edge

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games